Breast implants do not cause joint pain

G. Gregory Gallico III, MD answers: Do leaking silicone implants cause problems in your joints?

My silicone implants are leeking and I'm having a lot of problems with my joints (knees, shoulders, ankles, hips). I was told it was from the silicone going thru my body.


G. Gregory Gallico III, MD
8 months ago
By G. Gregory Gallico III, MD - Boston Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants, saline or silicone, do not cause joint pains. Period. The FDA has established that the implants are innocuous. Your arthritis comes from something else. Check with your doctor about possible causes.

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